Psychologist

Serco; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CPD leave

Paid volunteer leave

Uniforms provided

Free Car Parking

Discount benefits program

Employee Assistance Program (Sonder)

Job summary

Serco in Australia seeks a Psychologist to deliver clinical care to Australian Defence Force personnel at Gaza Ridge Health Centre, Bandiana near Wodonga. You’ll support ADF members with intake, assessment, and evidence-based psychological interventions in a multidisciplinary Health Centre.

The role requires AHPRA registration, CPD participation, CPR (HLTAID009), and a commitment to ethics, risk assessment, crisis management, and group psycho-education within the Defence health network.

Qualifications

• Unconditional, unrestricted registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Current CPD participation to maintain practice standards.
• CPR certification (HLTAID009) required.
• Knowledge of state policies and national mental health standards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical mental health care to ADF personnel.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis management planning.
• Provide intake assessments and initial evaluation for referrals.
• Formulate case plans and evidence-based interventions.
• Deliver group psycho-education and individual therapy.
• Coordinate care within a multidisciplinary health team.

Skills

Personal integrity

AHPRA registration

CPD participation

CPR HLTAID009

Policy knowledge

Ethical practice

Education

AHPRA-registered Psychologist

Job description

Serco is a place where you can grow

Join a team of 12,000+ professionals across APAC and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.

Benefits

• Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
• Paid volunteer leave and leave for Reservists
• The provision of uniforms
• Free Car Parking
• A variety of lifestyle discounts through our Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more!
• Access to Sonder, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, including immediate mental health and counselling support as well as access to specialist support lines and wellbeing programs for you and your immediate family

Serco is a place where you can grow

Join a team of 12,000+ professionals across APAC and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.

Benefits

• Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
• Paid volunteer leave and leave for Reservists
• The provision of uniforms
• Free Car Parking
• A variety of lifestyle discounts through our Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more!
• Access to Sonder, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, including immediate mental health and counselling support as well as access to specialist support lines and wellbeing programs for you and your immediate family

We offer lots of headroom for you to grow and flexible benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including

• Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
• Paid volunteer leave and leave for Reservists
• The provision of uniforms
• Free Car Parking
• A variety of lifestyle discounts through our Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more!
• Access to Sonder, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, including immediate mental health and counselling support as well as access to specialist support lines and wellbeing programs for you and your immediate family

Make an impact at Serco

You are a passionate and dedicated mental health professional who is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to those in need. With excellent communication and listening skills, you take pride in your ability to make your patients feel comfortable and safe in your hands. You are empathetic and compassionate and understand the importance of this in making a difference to those in need of mental health services. You are a respectful and professional person who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You are passionate about providing health services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.

As a Psychologist, you’ll make a positive impact by

• Working as a part of a multidisciplinary team within a health centre setting supporting the diverse mental health needs of military members
• Management of crisis presentations, risk assessment and risk management planning
• Supporting ADF Members with their initial intake and assessment with flexibility to accommodate presenting need.
• Case formulation and treatment planning
• Programmatic treatment interventions
• Care coordination
• Group psycho-education

About ADF Health Services

In partnership with Bupa, our ADF Health Services team provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia.

This includes providing defence-ready clinical and support staff across 45+ on-base locations, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care.

About Gaza Ridge Health Centre

The Gaza Ridge Health Centre is located on Gaza Ridge South at Bandiana near Wodonga. The Albury Wodonga Military Area consists of 3 barracks and is home to the Army’s Logistic Training Centre, Joint Logistics Unit Victoria and Schooling in various areas. This is a large base providing services to over 5000 Defence Force members. The health centre provides primary medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care. There is also a 20-bed low dependency ward which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The standard operating hours are 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on‑call shifts).

Serco is a place for you

As a civilian Mental Health Professional working with the Australian Defence Force, you will deliver important clinical care to those who serve in the Army, Air Force, and Navy.

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Have

• The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum 2 years post graduate experience in the last 5 years in mental health in a primary health or specialist mental health setting undertaking comprehensive mental health assessment and delivering a range of evidence based 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' as defined under the Medicare Schedule.
• Recent participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in accordance with AHPRA.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
• Knowledge of relevant State/Territory policies and procedures and national standards governing mental health practice (desirable).
• Knowledge of the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023 (desirable)

Please Note

• You must be an Australian Citizen to obtain the required Baseline Security Clearance for this role.
• You don’t need to be enlisted in the Defence Force to work as a civilian on-base and your job stays here, even if the Defence personnel you care for are deployed.

As a fast-growing and successful global company, Serco’s services span across the areas of justice, migration, defence, space, customer services, health, and urban mobility.

In joining us, you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with trusted leaders that will help you achieve your goals.

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in health, defence, maritime, justice, immigration, and community services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.